Denny, yep, as usual, your explanation is very clear. Makes sense.


Dave, I knew that about electrical sending units, but I had to goop the h*** out of the sender because that particular threaded port has been weeping since day one. I tried thread sealant, silicone, and finally got it to stop with a big coating of good old fashioned permatex non hardening # 2. I had to torque it tight too, I think that hole is tapped goofy or something, the other 3 are fine.

But I know the temp is actually accurate, because I can literally hold my hand on the top hose for as long as I want and it isn't uncomfortable. If I tried that in my daily driver it would be way too hot to even touch.

I'm going to see what it does on this long trip this weekend, then probably bump up to a 180 when I get back.

Don